How a US exchange program fostered a generation of entrepreneurs

"Should I happen have a one-on-one business talk with President Donald Trump, definitely would tell him that, look, sir, you have the market, I have the the produce." In this episode of Limitless Africa , we explore the transformative power of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) . Host Dimpho Lekgeu and Claude Grunitzky speak with alumni from across the continent who are taking their businesses global. From Simone Spencer in Cabo Verde, who transitioned from a San Francisco museum residency to building a pan-African creative network, to Gerald Katabazi in Uganda, who is now employing Americans to sell Ugandan coffee in Ohio and Atlanta. We also hear from Nigeria’s Temi Badru on how ethical leadership and the power of mentorship became the bedrock of her PR empire. This is a story of shared prosperity and a new generation of leaders who see the world as their market. Plus: How "Ubuntu" mirrors Western organization 🌟 IN THIS EPISODE: 1:40 What is YALI? 3:33 The American mindset meets African sensibilities 6:27 Coffee in Kampala 9:31 President Trump, listen up! 13:30 Why mentoring matters 💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER: "Community engagement is only possible with the help of many hands and will only succeed if those hands are organized." "American young entrepreneurs are also so aggressive. They are very brilliant and they like hands-on activities." "One of the beautiful things about Africans is that we believe in community." 🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity Every Monday: 15-minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans Every Thursday: extended interview with someone unlocking Africa's limitless potential ➕ WANT MORE? World-renowned psychologist Adam Grant explains how to hone your entrepreneurial skills How to make money from your creativity 💗 LOVE LIMITLESS AFRICA?

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This episode was published on Feb 2, 2026.

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